Animal Species: Articles & Info on Endangered Species, Habitats & More

Species Spotlight: Opossum Facts

Learn about the opossum, an intelligent and fascinating animal with a pouch. Find interesting facts about their behavior, diet, and more.

Published by Diana (14046 pts

) on Nov 5, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Species Spotlight: Facts about Armadillos

Learn about the armadillo, a remarkable animal that has been around for over 50 million years. Find interesting facts about their behavior, diet, and more.

Published by Diana (14046 pts

) on Nov 5, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Species Spotlight: Facts about Coral Snakes

Learn about the beautiful but deadly coral snake. Find interesting facts about their behavior, habitat, diet, and more.

Published by Diana (14046 pts

) on Nov 5, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Toucans: More Than Your Average Cereal Box Character

Toucans are brightly colored birds that come in all sizes.

Published by Sarah V. (798 pts

) on Oct 29, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Disease in Farm Raised Salmon

The salmon is one of the most well-known and frequently eaten fishes around the world. But the species is a surprising indicator of the many problems facing our environment.

Published by Matt Schelke (1085 pts

) on Oct 23, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

The Basic Life Cycle of Estuarine-Dependent Fishes

The juveniles of many coastal marine fish species use estuaries as nursery habitat.

Published by Kayar (238 pts

) on Oct 15, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

The Basic Life Cycle of Reef Fishes

The basic life cycle of reef fishes includes two major phases - a planktonic phase and a demersal or benthic phase. Reef fish spawn to produce eggs and larvae that disperse into the open ocean. After development as plankton, larvae recruit back to reefs.

Published by Kayar (238 pts

) on Oct 15, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Species Spotlight: Black Widow Spiders

This article discusses the habitat, diet, reproductive habits, lifespan and venom of the Black Widow Spider.

Published by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen (8323 pts

) on Oct 5, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Species Spotlight: The Mountain Pine Beetle

The mountain pine beetle has been a much talked about insect over the last few years as its numbers have increased substantially as has its range. Here is a description of this important species.

Published by shawnar (187 pts

) on Oct 5, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Species Spotlight: Gopher Tortoise Facts

Learn about the wonderful gopher tortoise. Find interesting facts about their habitat, burrows, diet, and more.

Published by Diana (14046 pts

) on Oct 5, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles